Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW GulfFour dead after crash in Lehigh Acres
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Four dead after crash in Lehigh Acres According to The Florida Highway Patrol, four people are dead after a crash on Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Four dead after crash in Lehigh Acres According to The Florida Highway Patrol, four people are dead after a crash on Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
MGN Online LOS ANGELES (AP) – Uber promises to focus on rider safety amid increasing concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions. In a blog post Wednesday, Uber’s head of global safety defended the company’s safety record but also wrote that “as we look to 2015, we will build new safety programs and intensify others.” The taxi alternative, valued at $40 billion, lets passengers summon cars through an app in more than 250 cities around the world. It faces multiples legal and regulatory challenges as it expands in the United States and abroad. Last week, prosecutors in California, where Uber is based, filed a lawsuit alleging that the company exaggerates how comprehensive its driver background checks are. They do not, for example, require that drivers be fingerprinted – unlike drivers of regulated taxis in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Wednesday blog post did not mention the California lawsuit, though it did reference a case in India in which a driver was accused of raping a passenger. In the post, the recently hired head of global safety at Uber offered few details of upcoming changes. The initiatives will include the creation of teams that can rapidly respond to safety-related reports and new ways to screen would-be drivers. “We are finding solutions in many places that range from polygraph exams that fill gaps in available data to adding our own processes on top of existing screening for commercial licenses,” wrote company security chief Philip Cardenas. “We are exploring new ways to screen drivers globally, using scientific analysis and technology to find solutions.” A spokesman for San Francisco County District Attorney George Gascon said due to its lawsuit, the office can’t comment on the specific proposals. “Obviously we encourage any changes that actually make rides safer,” said spokesman Alex Bastian. Uber’s opponents in the taxi cab industry, who worry that the increasingly popular app is siphoning away their business, were not impressed. Calling Uber’s proposals “a decoy to quell the intense criticism the company is generating worldwide,” a spokesman for the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association challenged the company to “follow the rule of law tomorrow and truly begin moving toward safe operations.”